iOS: News

26 Jan 2021

Apple

Focos app adds support for Apple ProRAW; sports improved UI

Focos, a popular image editing app on iOS, was recently updated to version 2.4, and the update allows users to edit RAW and Apple ProRAW format images.

21 Jan 2021

Apple

Apple iPad mini 6 tipped to feature in-display Touch ID

The next-generation iPad mini, likely to be called the iPad mini 6, will undergo a major design change, according to renders and details shared by Italian technology blog Pigtou.

18 Jan 2021

Android

Signal users report encryption errors; Company claims chat security unaffected

Signal, the privacy-centric messaging service, spent long hours battling a global outage last weekend. The disruption is reported to have been caused by a high influx of new users.

11 Jan 2021

Apple

iPhone 13 tipped to come with a smaller display notch

The next-generation iPhone, likely to be called the iPhone 13, will feature a smaller display notch, according to details revealed by MacOtakara.

15 Nov 2020

Android

Inbase Urban Lite review: Good entry-level smartwatch, half-baked fitness tracker

Having a tiny computer wrapped around your wrist is no longer a costly affair. In fact, for around Rs. 5,000, you can buy a smartwatch that offers a wealth of features, fitness tracking, a stylish and durable design, and compatibility with your iOS and Android-based smartphone.

06 Nov 2020

WhatsApp

WhatsApp's payments service is finally here: How to use it

WhatsApp has launched its payments service in India after receiving a nod from the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).

11 Oct 2020

Apple

Fortnite is not coming back on iOS any time soon

If you were hoping to see Epic Games' Fortnite return to the Apple App Store, be warned that it is not going to happen any time soon.

08 Oct 2020

Android

Chrome's latest mobile update gives major boost to password security

Google is releasing a new 'version 86' of Chrome for Android and iOS, adding some much-needed capabilities into the mobile browser and bringing it on par with the desktop-specific release.

14 Sep 2020

Facebook

Now, you can have 'watch parties' on Facebook Messenger calls

In a bid to make virtual connections more fun and exciting, Facebook has launched a new 'Watch Together' feature inside its Messenger app.

13 Sep 2020

Apple

Apple allows game streaming on iPhones, but there's a catch

After a series of controversies, Apple has updated its App Store policies to allay some of the concerns of its developer partners.

12 Sep 2020

Android

Google Meet app gets a new look: Details here

Countries are opening up, but video conferencing continues to be the most suited (and safest) way for one-to-one and one-to-many communication.

08 Sep 2020

Android

Watch out! Weird text messages can cause WhatsApp to crash

WhatsApp has been hit by a weird issue, one that can cause the messaging service to crash indefinitely on your Android or iOS phone.

05 Sep 2020

PUBG

#TechBytes: 5 PUBG MOBILE alternatives you can try

India's decision to ban PUBG MOBILE among 118 Chinese apps has left fans of the Battle Royale hit reeling.

25 Aug 2020

Apple

#BugAlert: Security flaw flagged in Safari, but Apple delayed patch

Apple's Safari browser has been taking on Google Chrome with its promise of safety and security, but that does not mean it is totally bug-proof.

18 Aug 2020

Apple

NewsBytes Briefing: Apple-Epic row escalates, and more

In the updates since last night, the row between Apple and Epic Games has further escalated.

16 Aug 2020

Android

Finally, Telegram launches video calling with end-to-end encryption

When you compare WhatsApp with its biggest rival Telegram, the discussion always revolves around the market dominance of the former and the secure, feature-packed experience of the latter.

12 Aug 2020

Android

Facebook Lite is shutting down on iOS: Details here

In an unexpected move, social media giant Facebook is sunsetting the Lite version of its main mobile application.

06 Aug 2020

Android

#TechBytes: New features coming on Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides

Google is making its office software easier to use for G Suite users around the world.

03 Aug 2020

Microsoft

Microsoft is killing Cortana on Android and iOS: Here's why

As Apple, Google, and Amazon continue the race to dominate the consumer-facing "smart home" category, Microsoft is backtracking and taking a very different approach.

01 Aug 2020

Facebook

Facebook's E.gg is bringing back creativity of the 'early internet'

Back in the 90s, surfing the web was all about websites with flashy texts, GIFs, and images.

21 Jul 2020

IIT-Delhi

IIT-Delhi students have introduced a replacement for CamScanner

Ever since India imposed a ban on 59 Chinese applications, internet users have been on a hunt for replacements of popular banned services like TikTok.

14 Jul 2020

Samsung

Tech Briefing: Apple pays $1bn penalty, Google invests in India

A lot happened in the technology world when you were sleeping.

08 Jul 2020

Instagram

Verishop = Pinterest + Instagram + TikTok

The idea of online shopping has long revolved around visiting e-commerce websites, searching for products, or exploring categories.

24 Jun 2020

Microsoft

#NotAFakeNews: Microsoft makes antivirus tool for Android

Months after confirming the plan to bring Windows Defender to iOS and Android, Microsoft has started executing the move.

23 Jun 2020

Microsoft

Apple Silicon: How it will redefine Macs of the future

At WWDC 2020, Apple made plenty of announcements, focusing mainly on the software side of things.

19 Jun 2020

Android

Meet Keen, Google's experimental AI-powered Pinterest rival

Despite being the internet giant it is, Google has struggled to make its mark in the social media space.

18 Jun 2020

X

Now, you can share new "Voice Tweets": Here's how

Continuing with its product-improvement plans, microblogging giant Twitter has announced a new 'voice tweeting' capability for its users.

12 Jun 2020

Facebook

#TechBytes: All new features coming to WhatsApp

After launching dark mode and an enhanced 8-person limit for group calling, WhatsApp appears to be working on additional capabilities for its Android and iOS apps.

03 Jun 2020

TechCrunch

'Remove China Apps' removed from Google Play Store: Here's why

Remove China Apps, a viral application that promised to delete apps made by Chinese firms, has been removed from the Google Play Store.

21 May 2020

Zomato

Now, Zomato will warn about restaurants with fake reviews

In a bid to improve its restaurant discovery experience, food-tech giant Zomato is updating its app with some small but useful changes.

21 May 2020

Google

Apple, Google's contact-tracing system available, won't work with Aarogya Setu

More than a month after announcing the plan to team up for a COVID-19 contact-tracing system, Google and Apple have made the technology available to the world.

20 May 2020

Android

Truecaller gets major revamp with full-screen caller ID, and more

Swedish caller identification platform Truecaller has announced a major revamp of its app for Android and iOS users.

17 May 2020

Android

#TechBytes: How to enable dark mode on WhatsApp Web

Back in March, WhatsApp added the much-coveted dark mode for Android and iOS, and the feature was welcomed by users around the world.

17 May 2020

Security

Edison Mail may have redirected your emails to someone else

Edison Mail, the popular app that lets you manage multiple email services from a single place, has run into a major privacy issue - a bug compromising personal email accounts of many of its users.

14 May 2020

Android

Want to schedule WhatsApp messages? Here's the way

When you are too busy with your life, it can be difficult to keep track of important events/days and wish people on time.

13 May 2020

Android

Google Meet now free in India: How to use it?

A few weeks ago, Google had announced its plan to make Google Meet, its premium video-conferencing service, free for all.

04 May 2020

PUBG

Battle of Battle Royales: PUBG vs Fortnite vs Apex Legends

Gaming space, in recent years, has been dominated by Battle Royale titles.

26 Apr 2020

Facebook

#WeeklyRecap: New affordable ventilator, iPhone text-bomb, Messenger Rooms, and more

This week, some major developments were noted in the world of technology.

17 Apr 2020

Apple

Apple's new feature will extend your MacBook's battery life

Apple is working on a handy new way to make MacBook batteries last longer.

16 Apr 2020

Google

Soon, Google will protect your Drive files with Face ID

Google Drive always remains protected with a password - the same one you use for your Google account.